Tragic News: Conservative Hero Andrew Breitbart Is Dead at 43

Posted by Jim Hoft on Thursday, March 1, 2012, 8:11 AM

Our dear friend Andrew Breitbart passed away last night in Los Angeles.
He was 43.
Andrew collapsed last night after leaving a restaurant. He was rushed to the hospital and was pronounced dead early this morning. He was walking home alone at the time. A bystander saw him collapse and immediately called for an ambulance.

At the Quincy Tea Party in 2009 – Left to right: Adrian, Jim Hoft, Andrew Breitbart, Glenn Reynolds, Dana Loesch

Andrew was a conservative hero and true American patriot. He was generous with his time. He was a devoted friend. He was the definition of raw courage.

We have lost a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a dear friend, a patriot and a happy warrior.

Andrew lived boldly, so that we more timid souls would dare to live freely and fully, and fight for the fragile liberty he showed us how to love.

Andrew recently wrote a new conclusion to his book, Righteous Indignation:

I love my job. I love fighting for what I believe in. I love having fun while doing it. I love reporting stories that the Complex refuses to report. I love fighting back, I love finding allies, and—famously—I enjoy making enemies.

Three years ago, I was mostly a behind-the-scenes guy who linked to stuff on a very popular website. I always wondered what it would be like to enter the public realm to fight for what I believe in. I’ve lost friends, perhaps dozens. But I’ve gained hundreds, thousands—who knows?—of allies. At the end of the day, I can look at myself in the mirror, and I sleep very well at night.

UPDATE: Andrew Breitbart may have suffered a heart attack. According to Reuters, “A friend of Breitbart told Reuters he had a history of heart problems and is believed to have suffered a heart attack”.

Here’s one more picture.
I took a chopper ride with Andrew Breitbart, Larry and other bloggers over Israel and down to Gaza in 2007.

mamagriz68 commented:

Sara B commented:

OMGOODNESS! I am just sick about this. May our Heavenly Father bring peace to his family and friends and may the rest of us take up his cause of Righteous Indignation with his boldness and fearlessness.

Comanche Joe commented:

lizzy84 commented:

listingstarboard commented:

Can’t believe such a great American patriot with such a powerful mighty true voice has left us. He was a true hero. Prayers to his family. It is our duty to fight hard for the same causes like Andrew did, he was brave and fearless, and we must be the same.